Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai, Hindu temple in Mumbai, India
Mahalakshmi Temple is a Hindu temple in Zone 1 in Mumbai that houses three main shrines dedicated to Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati, and Mahakali. The three shrines sit side by side within a shared hall marked by carved pillars and red-painted walls.
Merchant Dharmadas Nagrimal Saraf commissioned the temple in 1831 after workers building a causeway between Worli and Malabar Hill discovered an old statue in the sea. The construction marked a turning point in the religious life of the city during British colonial rule.
The name connects to the three goddesses Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati, and Mahakali, who represent wealth, knowledge, and strength. During Navratri, a nine-day festival held twice a year, devotees crowd the compound to offer flowers, coconuts, and other gifts to the goddesses.
The entrance sits on Bhulabhai Desai Road and opens daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, with morning ceremonies at sunrise and evening prayers at sunset. Visiting early in the morning or late afternoon usually keeps crowds manageable and allows you to watch the rituals at a comfortable pace.
Workers building the causeway found the statue of Mahalakshmi in the Arabian Sea, which prompted merchant Dharmadas Nagrimal Saraf to commission a temple at that spot. The discovery of the statue remains a fortuitous sign and draws many worshippers who come seeking prosperity and blessings.
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